Description

Sunnyvale (pop. 157,000) is the seventh-largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and second largest in Santa Clara County. In addition to being a center of technology and innovation, Sunnyvale is a city of quiet family neighborhoods, a vibrant and thriving downtown, strong schools, and a diverse community. The Finance Department, with a budget of $16.1 million and 60.75 FTE employees, works to ensure the City’s excellent financial health.

Sunnyvale seeks an experienced finance pro who thrives in a fast-paced environment to serve as its next Accounting Manager. The ideal candidate brings a solid public sector accounting foundation and a combination of technical expertise, strong leadership, and interpersonal skills. They will have experience preparing the ACFR and state-mandated reports, as well as working with external auditors.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have 5 years of experience in public sector accounting and/or administrative analytical work including 3 years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity and a Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree, CPA license, and/or experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud is desired but not required.  

The salary range is $174,481-$218,102 DOQE + excellent benefits. Closes on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Visit Sunnyvale’s Human Resources Department website to submit an application and attach a cover letter. Applicants must apply for this position directly with the City.

Jennifer Curtis 661.510.0076
Tina White 619.948.1786
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